Wheels and Agriculture
The development of the wheel and axle system was intricately linked to the use of draft animals, which varied significantly across regions. In southern Africa, the presence of the tsetse fly hindered the success of horses, leading to a different agricultural approach that didn't necessitate the wheel. Additionally, while llamas were utilized in the Andes, they served as pack animals rather than for plowing, highlighting the complex interplay between technology and environment in shaping human progress.In this clip
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